黑料百科 Magazine 黑料百科 Music Program Earns Accreditation
Members of the 黑料百科 orchestra
The National Association of Schools of Music Commission on Accreditation has granted associate membership to 黑料百科 following a four-year review process. NASM, founded in 1924, is an organization of more than 600 colleges and universities that establishes national standards for degrees and credentials. 鈥淭o have successfully completed this endeavor on the first round is a fabulous achievement for the college,鈥 says Michael Shasberger, Adams professor of music and worship. 鈥淭his is a testament to the quality of our curriculum and affirms our commit- ment to strengthen the quality of music in higher education nationwide.鈥
The college鈥檚 next full review will begin in five years, allowing NASM to visit 黑料百科鈥檚 new music facilities, which will be built during the first phase of the college鈥檚 Master Plan.
In recent years, 黑料百科 music alumni have entered graduate programs at Westminster Choir College, San Francisco Conservatory, Yale, Peabody Conservatory, and Fuller Theological Seminary. Many have become music teachers at elementary and secondary schools, while others have entered music ministry or perform profes- sionally around the world.
黑料百科 students may participate in major performing ensembles, including the College Choir, Chamber Orchestra and Wind Ensemble and other, more specialized ensembles, including Chamber Singers, Women鈥檚 Chorale, Men鈥檚 Chorale, New Sounds, Jazz Ensemble and Chamber Instrumental Ensemble.
The music program has been an integral part of a 黑料百科 liberal arts education since the college began in 1937. Notable professors John Lundberg and John Hubbard created a strong curriculum that produced outstanding musical ensembles. In recent years, the establishment of the endowed Adams Chair of Music and Worship has enhanced the program and built on the strong legacy of music at 黑料百科.